- Ingeteam will supply technology for BP’s 133 MW green hydrogen project at the Lingen refinery.
- BP aims to replace grey hydrogen with green hydrogen at its refinery, reducing emissions and integrating renewable energy to lower its carbon footprint.
- The project marks a milestone for Ingeteam, which will provide 20 units of its INGECON H2 E6000 rectifiers to power the refinery’s electrolysers, enhancing its role in large-scale green hydrogen production.
Ingeteam, a power electronics specialist, will supply technology for BP’s 133 MW green hydrogen project at the Lingen refinery in northwest Germany. The project will use offshore wind electricity to produce 11,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually. BP plans to replace grey hydrogen, currently produced by methane reforming, with low-carbon alternatives.
The Lingen refinery processes 100,000 barrels of crude oil daily and aims to reduce its carbon footprint by integrating renewable energy sources. Ingeteam will provide 20 units of its INGECON H2 E6000 rectifiers to power electrolysers to convert renewable electricity into green hydrogen. These rectifiers offer high efficiency and handle large-scale energy conversion.
This project highlights Ingeteam’s expanding role in the green hydrogen sector. The Spanish company has supplied similar technology for large projects in Belgium, Australia, Spain, the US, and Canada. The Lingen contract marks a key milestone in its growth.
Since 2018, the Lingen refinery has pioneered hydrogen use, conducting the world’s first test of renewable hydrogen in industrial processes. BP aligns the current project with its broader strategy to lower fossil fuel reliance and adopt cleaner energy methods. Green hydrogen will boost energy efficiency and reduce emissions in refining, meeting stricter environmental regulations.
More industrial players now embrace hydrogen technologies to meet sustainability goals while ensuring production efficiency. The Lingen project shows the increasing interest in green hydrogen as a solution for decarbonising industries like oil refining.
Ingeteam’s technology meets the technical and economic demands of large-scale hydrogen production. The INGECON H2 E6000 rectifiers deliver high current density, powering electrolysers efficiently. Companies prioritise performance and cost optimisation when choosing equipment, as they face pressure on profitability and sustainability.
BP’s green hydrogen project aligns with its efforts to meet carbon-reduction regulations. BP takes a crucial step toward decarbonising the oil industry by transitioning from grey to green hydrogen. The project enhances the long-term prospects of green hydrogen in the global energy transition.
Projects like Lingen will drive broader adoption of green hydrogen as technology improves and costs decrease. BP’s partnership with Ingeteam highlights the growing importance of this clean energy source in achieving more sustainable industrial processes.